ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Listed Oct 29, 2026
About the job
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
You will serve as a Human Resources Generalist in the Human Resources Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division.
You will provide expert advisory service to division heads and hiring managers on complex, multi-faceted recruitment strategies.
You will advise on and apply non-traditional hiring flexibilities, direct-hire authorities (DHA), expedited hiring paths, and DEMO flexibilities for hard-to-fill, mission-critical, and technical positions.
You will evaluate complex qualification backgrounds, resolve contentious eligibility determinations, review job analyses, and negotiate complex pay-setting determinations.
You will plan, lead, and execute targeted recruitment campaigns and comprehensive student outreach programs.
You will coordinate command participation in major university, STEM, and hiring events.
You will establish and maintain operational partnerships with academic career centers and student organizations.
You will lead the full-cycle recruitment, evaluation, and selection of student interns, Pathways participants, and recent graduates for assigned mission areas.
You will serve as the program manager for designated command or division human capital programs.
You will define program operational schedules, track performance metrics, conduct program reviews, resolve delivery hurdles, and report program outcomes to management.
You will conduct classification reviews and desk audits for complex, controversial, or interdisciplinary positions across administrative, technical, and professional fields using DEMO classification criteria and broad-band factor benchmarks.
You will advise management on sound position management, organizational structuring, career-ladder structures, and elimination of grade/band drift.
You will guide supervisors through organizational restructurings, realignments, and transfers of function.
You will draft formal reorganization packages, develop proposed organizational charts, review position alignment impacts, and coordinate personnel mapping actions in compliance with DEMO guidelines and governing rules.
You will perform in-depth workforce analytics using data mining and statistical queries from HR information systems.
You will analyze turnover trends, retirement eligibility, time to-hire metrics, and competency gaps.
You will interpret complex federal personnel regulations, DEMO operating procedures, and local policy guidance for management.
You will conduct quality reviews and audits of HR actions to ensure regulatory compliance and merit principle adherence.
Qualifications
TO QUALIFY FOR NT-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-3 pay band (GS-9 and GS-10 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of human resources concepts, principles, and practices in one or more HR disciplines-including information systems, classification, compensation, recruitment and placement, employee development, performance management, employee relations, or labor relations-to analyze complex workforce issues, interpret policy, and deliver mission-focused HR solutions. TO QUALIFY FOR NT-3: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-2 pay band (GS-5 through GS-8 equivalency) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting independent research to resolve issues; applying a customer-focused approach to deliver accurate, timely, results. TO QUALIFY FOR NT-2: Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to (1) analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; (2) plan and organize work; and (3) communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Evaluations
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
How to apply Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: http://navsea.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/9kz23bWCsG-F2__zMXnkCw Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Other information This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-2 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-5 through GS-8; the NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-9 and GS-10; the NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12. This announcement uses the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRL) Direct Hire Authority for STRL Direct Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
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